History of Science and Discovery
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History of Science and Discovery

By Khan Education

Get ready to dive into the fascinating world of scientific breakthroughs and historical discoveries!

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🟢 Overview: Journey Through Breakthroughs That Changed the World in the History of Science and Discovery

The wheel. The telescope. The microscope. The vaccine. These are not just inventions—they are pivotal discoveries that changed the fabric of World History. The History of Science and Discovery is a sweeping journey through the moments of genius that redefined what it means to be human, forever altering global society, reshaping Geography, and redefining International Relations.

This course doesn’t just tell you what was discovered—it shows you why it mattered, and how it triggered waves of transformation across borders, governments, and disciplines. If you want to understand how ideas become revolutions and how facts become forces of change, this course is your key.

And best of all? It’s low commitment, highly engaging, and only offered for a limited time. Once it’s gone—it’s gone for good.


🟢 Description: Explore the History Behind the World’s Most Important Scientific Discoveries

Scientific discovery is more than just labs and lectures. It’s a story of risk, resistance, revelation—and relentless human curiosity. In the History of Science and Discovery, you’ll trace how groundbreaking moments in thought and experimentation changed how people live, communicate, heal, and think.

Spanning ancient civilizations to the modern era, this course unifies World History, Geography, and the evolution of International Relations through the prism of discovery.

You’ll explore:

  • Early science in Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, and China
  • The Geography of innovation: how environments enabled progress
  • Renaissance and Enlightenment breakthroughs in physics, biology, and astronomy
  • The Age of Exploration and the role of discovery in imperial expansion
  • Medicine and microbiology: from plagues to penicillin
  • Discoveries that shifted power balances in global International Relations
  • The digital and space age: modern discoveries and global connectivity
  • The ethical dilemmas of discovery (eugenics, AI, cloning)
  • Discovery as a catalyst for peace and conflict

You'll see how every great leap in knowledge came with consequences—sometimes uniting nations, sometimes dividing them—but always changing the course of History.

📚 Don’t miss this one-time chance. This course will not return. Your journey through scientific revolution starts now.


🟢 Who Is This Course For?

This course is for:

  • Science enthusiasts and history lovers
  • Learners interested in the political and geographic impacts of discovery
  • Students of World History, Geography, or International Relations
  • Educators and communicators looking for inspiring historical narratives
  • Curious individuals seeking a low-commitment, high-reward course


🟢 Requirements

This course is fully accessible:

  • No science degree or background needed
  • Designed for beginners and experts alike
  • Short, digestible lessons you can watch or read anywhere
  • Internet access and a desire to learn


🟢 Career Path

Knowledge from this course can lead to:

  • Careers in science education, journalism, or historical research
  • Communication roles in museums or media
  • Policy-making that bridges science and society
  • International roles where technology, ethics, and history intersect
  • A deeper understanding of global events and their scientific roots

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